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Old 04-02-2013, 03:13 AM
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Ok guys I got a question. 1998 z28 with stock suspension minus panhard rod and Trac bars. I just put some gm origional zr1 wheels that are 11 inches wide on the back. Rollin the quarters won't even help these tires from hitting. What's the best rear spring and shock combo for drag racing so I don't eat my sidewalls to death. I am looking at some adjustable coilovers but I need more Ideas. Tire size in the rear is 315/35/17.
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A shorter torque arm will help build anti squat into the rear suspension, without running a spring rate that's too stiff.
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i put those drag bags in the rear on both sides cuz my car squats bad didnt wana mess the tire or the quarter up

the drag bags are 90.00 for two
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better shocks and stiffer springs also.

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Lower control arm relocation brackets will reduce the tendency to squat.
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Lower control arm relocation brackets will reduce the tendency to squat.
I just bought a set. I will post my results when I get them on and make a few runs.
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yep i just put the lower control arm relocation brackets on mine 2 days ago. Definately tightened it up in the rear and the front seems to lift harder. Very noticeable diffrence even with stock control arms.
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Do LCA relo brackets help even if you are @ stock ride height?
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Definitely LCA brackets in the lowest hole and also a short torque arm. If you have a lot of power 500+, then you have enough power to bring the front up with a longer torque arm. I think this seems to be a rule of thumb, but I'd really check in the drag section to see what they think.



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